Nursing (NURS) Dean: Professor Regina M. Cusson Office: Room 201, Storrs Hall For major requirements, see the School of Nursing section of this Catalog. 1110. Introduction to Health and the Discipline of Nursing Three credits. An introduction to the internal and external factors that influence health while simultaneously introducing students to the discipline and profession of nursing. Leading causes of illness, injury and death are discussed with emphasis on the role of the nurse in promoting health and disease prevention. Avenues for responsible participation in socio-political action to influence the health of all communities are explored. 1130. Health Care Delivery System Three credits. An historical and contemporary exploration of the American health care delivery system: its evolution and development, legal and regulatory perspectives, roles of all providers and finances. A comparison with socialized health care will be made. 1175W. The End of Life: A Multicultural Interdisciplinary Experience Three credits. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 2011. An examination of experiences at the end of life to enhance student awareness of related issues through a societal, personal, multicultural, and interdisciplinary lens. CA 4. 2175. Global Politics of Childbearing and Reproduction Three credits. One lecture per week. Maternal health and reproductive issues on a global scale. Focused and sustained examination of the social, cultural, and political forces which organize childbirth and reproductive experiences. CA 1. CA 4-INT. 3075. Spanish for Health Care Professionals Three credits. Prerequisite: Open only to Nursing majors. Beginner-level Spanish course. Healthcare-related conversational skills within the cultural perspective of Latinos in the United States. 3100. Clinical Science I Three credits. Two class periods. Prerequisite: PNB 2264, may be taken concurrently; open only to Nursing majors; open to sophomores. Critical examination of concepts from pathophysiology, pharmacology and nutrition as they apply to preventive health care of adults. Introduction of knowledge, skill and attitude of basic mathematics competency for medication administration. 3110. Clinical Science II Three credits. Two class periods. Prerequisite: CHEM 1122; NURS 3100; PNB 2264, PNB 2265; open only to Nursing majors; open to sophomores. PNB 2265 may be taken concurrently. Concepts from microbiology, pharmacology and complex medication administration as they apply to health care of individuals throughout the lifespan. 3120. Health Assessment throughout the Lifespan Three credits. Prerequisite: NURS 3100; PNB 2264; PNB 2265 concurrent; open only to Nursing majors. Students will acquire the knowledge, skills, and values needed for assessing individuals through the lifespan. Supervised laboratory sessions will provide opportunity to practice newly acquired skills. A fee of $75 is charged for this course. 3130. Public Health Nursing 1
Three credits. Prerequisite: NURS 1130; open only to Nursing majors. Theories from nursing and public health are examined within the context of aggregate/population based care. Primary, secondary and tertiary approaches are used to promote the health of selected population/community. 3205. Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Three credits. Prerequisite: STAT 1000Q or 1100Q; ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 2011. Introduction to qualitative and quantitative research and application to evidence-based nursing practice. Focus placed on developing the ability to understand, interpret, critically appraise, and apply research for nursing practice. 3215. Nursing Research Three credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a C or better in STAT 1000Q or 1100Q: open only to Nursing majors. Not open to students who have passed NURS 3215W. An introduction to qualitative and quantitative research. A variety of processes and resources is used to identify scholarly writing, critique research, and apply research findings to nursing. 3220. Clinical Science for Sub-Acute and Chronically Ill Adults Three credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a C or better in NURS 1110, 1130, 3100, 3110, 3120 and 3130; open only to Nursing majors. Critical examination of concepts of pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition and pathophysiology as they relate to nursing care of adults with sub-acute and chronic health problems and their families. 3225. Ethical Ways of Knowing Three credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a C or better in NURS 3292 or RN license; open only to Nursing majors. An exploration of the ethical way of knowing in nursing. Selected models and theories illustrating an ethical approach will be analyzed. 3230. Nursing Science for Adults with Sub-Acute or Chronic Health Issues Three credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a C or better in NURS 1110, 1130, 3100, 3110, 3120, and 3130; open only to Nursing majors. Critical examination of theory, research and expert clinical practice supportive of nursing with adults experiencing sub-acute and chronic health problems and their families. A fee of $75 is charged for this course. 3234. Theory and Nursing Practice for Adults with Sub-Acute or Chronic Problems Nine credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a C or better in NURS 1110, 1130, 3100, 3110, 3120, and 3130; open only to Nursing majors. Critical examination of theory, research and expert clinical practice supportive of nursing with adults experiencing sub-acute and chronic health problems and their families. Provides experience in clinical and simulation learning environments for the application of theory from nursing and related disciplines to individuals with sub-acute or chronic health care problems. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in the delivery of interdisciplinary care. A fee of $75 is charged for this course. 3292. Practicum with Sub-Acute and Chronically Ill Individuals Six credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a C or better in NURS 1110, 1130, 3100, 3110, 3120, and 3130; open only to Nursing majors. Nursing and interdisciplinary care of the person and family with sub-acute and chronic health issues. A fee of $75 is charged for this course. 3295. Special Topics in Nursing Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: open only with consent of instructor. With a change in content, this course may be repeated for credit. 3330. Clinical and Nursing Science: Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Four credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a C or better in NURS 3215, 3220, 3230, and 3292; open only to Nursing majors. Builds on students understanding of microbiology, pharmacology, nutrition and pathophysiology as these sciences relate to childbearing families. Emphasis is on development of clinical decision making skills related to nursing care of 2
childbearing families with a particular focus on anticipatory guidance, prevention, intervention and health restoration. 3334. Theory and Nursing Practice for Perinatal and Women s Health sciences relate to childbearing families. Emphasis is on development of clinical decision making skills related to nursing care of childbearing families with a particular focus on anticipatory guidance, prevention, intervention and health nursing and related disciplines to perinatal and women s health. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in the delivery of interdisciplinary care. A fee of $75 is charged for this course. 3392. Practicum with Childbearing Families 3230, and 3292; NURS 3330 concurrent; open only to Nursing majors. Provides experience in the application of principles of nursing used in the care of childbearing families. Clinical placements will be settings such as day care centers, childbirth education classes, schools, clinics, group homes, women s health centers and agencies providing acute and chronic care. A fee of $75 is charged for this course. 3444. Theory and Nursing Practice for Child Health sciences relate to childrearing families. Emphasis is on development of clinical decision making skills related to nursing care of childrearing families with a particular focus on anticipatory guidance, prevention, intervention and health nursing and related disciplines to child health. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in the delivery of interdisciplinary care. A fee of $75 is charged for this course. 3450. Clinical and Nursing Science for Nursing Care of Childrearing Families Four credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a C or better in NURS 3215, 3220, 3230, 3292; NURS 3330 concurrent; open only to Nursing majors. Builds on students understanding of microbiology, pharmacology, nutrition and pathophysiology as these sciences relate to childrearing families. Emphasis is on development of clinical decision making skills related to nursing care of childrearing families with a particular focus on anticipatory guidance, prevention, intervention and health restoration. 3492. Practicum with Childrearing Families 3230, 3292; NURS 3450 concurrent; open only to Nursing majors. Provides experience in the application of principles of nursing used in the care of infants, children, adolescents and their families. Clinical placements will be settings such as day care centers, schools, clinics, group homes, women s health centers and agencies providing acute and chronic care. 3554. Theory and Nursing Practice for Behavioral Health Major theoretical perspectives regarding etiology and treatment of psychiatric illness are described and discussed including biological, psychological, sociological and environmental factors. The evolving role of the nurse with regard to promoting mental health, patient advocacy, and preventing and/or minimizing adverse sequelae to psychiatric illness are explored, including use of therapeutic communication, critical thinking and application of the nursing process to assist individuals and families with a variety of behavioral health problems. Provides experience in clinical and simulation learning environments for the application of theory from nursing and related disciplines to behavioral health. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in the delivery of interdisciplinary care. A fee of $75 is charged for this course. 3560. Clinical and Nursing Science for Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Four credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course a student must have earned a grade of C or higher in NURS 3215, 3
3220, 3230, and 3292; open to Nursing majors only. Not open to students who have completed NURS 262, 263. Major theoretical perspectives regarding etiology and treatment of psychiatric illness are described and discussed including biological, psychological, sociological and environmental factors. The evolving role of the nurse with regard to promoting mental health, patient advocacy, and preventing and/or minimizing adverse sequelae to psychiatric illness are explored, including use of therapeutic communication, critical thinking and application of the nursing process to assist individuals and families with a variety of behavioral health problems. 3592. Practicum for Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 3230, 3292; NURS 3560, must be taken concurrently; open only to Nursing majors. Provides experience in the clinical application of theory from nursing and related disciplines to mental health and illness (behavioral health). The focus is on psychiatric illness, critical thinking, communication skills, and the nursing process in persons with a primary or secondary/adjunctive illness. The target of nursing care is the individual, family, group or community. A fee of $75 is charged for this course. 3664. Theory and Nursing Practice for Acutely Ill Adults Critical examination of pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, genetics, and pathophysiology as they relate to nursing care of adults experiencing acute and/or life threatening problems. Critical examination of theory, research, and expert clinical practice supportive of nursing care with adults experiencing acute and/or life threatening problems. Includes experience in clinical and simulation environments for the application of theory from nursing and related disciplines to the care of acutely ill adults. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in the delivery of interdisciplinary care. A fee of $75 is charged for this course. 3670. Clinical and Nursing Science for Acutely Ill Adults Four credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course a student must have earned a grade of C or higher in NURS 3215, 3220, 3230, and 3292; open to Nursing majors only. Not open to students who have completed NURS 272, 273. Critical examination of pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, and pathophysiology as they relate to nursing care of adults experiencing acute and/or life threatening problems. Critical examination of theory, research, and expert clinical practice supportive of nursing care with adults experiencing acute and/or life threatening problems. 3692. Practicum with Acutely Ill Adults 3230, 3292; NURS 3670 must be taken concurrently; open only to Nursing majors. Nursing and interdisciplinary care of acutely ill persons and their families. 3715W. Nursing Leadership Three credits. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 2011; to enroll in this course, a student must have earned a C or better in NURS An in-depth analysis of the components that facilitate new nursing graduates to become leaders at the patient bedside, within interdisciplinary groups, and in the community. Emphasis is on written and oral communication, leadership, social disclosure and social justice to benefit the client and the discipline. 4235. The Aesthetic Way of Knowing in Nursing Three credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a C or better in NURS 3234 or RN license; open only to Nursing majors. An exploration of the aesthetic way of knowing in nursing. 4265. Nursing s Past as Prologue Three credits. Prerequisites: Students must have earned a C or higher in NURS 3234 or RN license; open to Nursing Majors Only. Not open to students who have completed NURS 111. Beginning with Florence Nightingale, the impact of events and the contributions of individuals will be examined in light of present day concerns in the profession of nursing. Issues such as race, class, gender and other social, political and economic factors will be analyzed. Internal and external forces that shape the substance of nursing education, practice, and research will be analyzed. 4
4292. Capstone Practicum Variable credits. Recommended preparation: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a C or better in all nursing courses through first semester, senior year; open only to Nursing majors. Undergraduate students should register for 6 credits. Synthesis of knowledge, skills, and values from all prior learning to provide professional nursing care as a beginning practitioner. A fee of $75 is charged for this course. 4299. Independent Study Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Open only with consent of instructor. Primarily for qualified students who wish to extend their knowledge by investigating special problems in nursing. With a change in content, this course may be repeated for credit. 4301. Introduction to the Discipline and Foundations of Nursing Three credits. Students must be accepted into the CEIN/BS program. Students must earn at least a grade of C in this course to progress. The nurse s role in the context of health care delivery systems, inter-professional and collaborative teams, and legal and ethical issues in providing care. Nursing history, patterns of knowing, theory, and concepts of evidence-based practice as the foundation of nursing praxis. 4304. Health Assessment and Fundamentals of Nursing Praxis Variable credits, 1 through 12. Student must be accepted into Basic Nursing (CEIN/B.S.) Certificate Program. Utilizes a combination of didactic and laboratory methods to explore all realms of health assessment (inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation) and introduces learners to the technological skills necessary for safe nursing practice: vital signs, activities of daily living, medication administration, wound healing and dressing changes, tubes and lines, safety and isolation precautions, and routine monitoring. Patient populations are adults in sub-acute and chronic settings. Addresses the nursing science, clinical science and disease science as appropriate to the assessment and skills. Students must earn at least a grade of C in this course to progress. 4414. Theory and Nursing Practice for Behavioral and Psychological Health Four credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a C or better in NURS 4304; student must be accepted into Basic Nursing (CEIN/B.S.) Certificate Program. Major theoretical perspectives regarding etiology and treatment of psychiatric illness are described and discussed including biological, psychological, sociological and environmental factors. The evolving role of the nurse with regard to promoting mental health, patient advocacy, and preventing and/or minimizing adverse sequelae to psychiatric illness are explored, including use of therapeutic communication, critical thinking and application of the nursing process to assist individuals and families with a variety of behavioral health problems. Provides experience in clinical and simulation learning environments for the application of theory from nursing and related disciplines to behavioral health. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in the delivery of interdisciplinary care. 4424. Theory and Nursing Practice for Perinatal and Women s Health Four credits. Prerequisite: NURS 4304; student must be accepted into Basic Nursing (CEIN/B.S.) Certificate Program. Students must earn at least a grade of C in this course to progress. sciences relate to childbearing families. Emphasis is on development of clinical decision making skills related to nursing care of childbearing families with a particular focus on anticipatory guidance, prevention, intervention and health nursing and related disciplines to perinatal and women s health. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in the delivery of interdisciplinary care. 4434. Theory and Nursing Practice for Child Health Four credits. Prerequisite: NURS 4304; student must be accepted into Basic Nursing (CEIN/B.S.) Certificate Program. Students must earn at least a grade of C in this course to progress. sciences relate to childrearing families. Emphasis is on development of clinical decision making skills related to nursing care of childrearing families with a particular focus on anticipatory guidance, prevention, intervention and health 5 Commented [HM1]: Nursing 11/2/15 full faculty
nursing and related disciplines to child health. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in the delivery of interdisciplinary care. 4544. Theory and Nursing Practice for Community Health Four credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a C or better in NURS 4414, 4424 and 4434; student must be accepted into Basic Nursing (CEIN/B.S.) Certificate Program. sciences relate to community health. Principles of epidemiology will be introduced. Emphasis is on development of clinical decision making skills related to nursing care of individuals, families, and populations living in the community. Major concepts of wellness, prevention, and chronicity will be explored. Provides experience in clinical and simulation learning environments for the application of theory from nursing and related disciplines to community health. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in the delivery of interdisciplinary care. 4554. Theory and Nursing Practice for Adult Acute Care Eight credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a C or better in NURS 4414, 4424 and 4434; student must be accepted into Basic Nursing (CEIN/B.S.) Certificate Program. Critical examination of pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, and pathophysiology as they relate to nursing care of adults experiencing acute and/or life threatening problems. Critical examination of theory, research, and expert clinical practice supportive of nursing care with adults experiencing acute and/or life threatening problems. Provides experience in clinical and simulation learning environments for the application of theory from nursing and related disciplines to the care of acutely ill adults. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in the delivery of interdisciplinary care. 4597W. Senior Thesis in Nursing Three credits. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 2011; at least 9 credits of NURS 4299; open only to Honors students; open only by instructor consent. Writing a thesis based upon a student s independent research project. 6